Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival 2013

The world famous Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival takes place over the weekend of Saturday 23rd November and Sunday 24th November 2013

The streets of the town will be full of local people dressed in Victorian costume and packed with visitors. Everyone will enjoy the street entertainment and Xmas market.

Procession of Costumes and Characters
A procession of all those in period costume will start from County Square at 3pm. The parade will be led by Ulverston Town Band and Queen Victoria who will be joined by Father Christmas and the Mayor of Ulverston Counciller Judith Pickthall.

Everybody in costume is invited to join the parade which will proceed from County Square along New Market Street, turning right into Market street, then left into Union Street. After another left turn into Fountain Street the parade continues along King Street, passing Market Place, into Queen Street, then turns left into Theatre Street.

The parade finishes at the stage in Theatre Street car park where judging will take place at approx. 3.30pm. The band will then lead the entire procession to Market Place where the Mayor will turn on the Christmas Lights at approx. 4pm

All entertainment and performances may be subject to change and cancellation at short notice

Road Closures over the weekend:

In order to allow people to enjoy the event safely, police are appealing for motorists to park away from the town centre from 3pm on Friday night. Police will be placing ‘no waiting’ cones in specific areas to facilitate a safe parade and shopping area.

The road closure will be in effect on Saturday and Sunday from 9am until 5.30pm in Market Street, Market place, New Market Street, Union Street, Theatre Street, Upper Brook street, Cross Street and Brogden Street on the town side. The parking restrictions will apply from 3pm on Friday and will be lifted by 5.30 on Sunday.

Ulverston police are asking for residents support to help them clear the town centre of vehicles effectively.

Sergeant Rupert Johnston, of Ulverston police, said: “This is a very popular and well attended event that local people and visitors enjoy year upon year.

“Many thousands of visitors are expected in the town this weekend so, if you are planning on attending, consider transport options due to the road closures and parking restrictions that will be in place for your safety. We are urging people to make use of a park and ride bus running from the Auction Mart on North Lonsdale Road which has been organised by the Festival committee.

“There will be a certain amount of disruption to the town centre but all the local shops and amenities will be open as usual. We hope that we will see the same levels of cooperation from local residents and visitors as we’ve had in previous years to make this a successful event for everyone.”

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[…] Just 20 minutes’ ride from Bowness-on-Windermere is Ulverston, where the Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival will also be taking place this weekend. This is a popular event attended by townspeople as well as visitors to the birthplace of Stan Laurel of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy fame. More details of the Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival are available here: http://www.discoverulverston.co.uk/ulverston-dickensian-christmas-festival-2013. […]